Nigel's First Posting in Timor-Leste

It has been a long time coming. Finally I have got around to posting some pictures and thoughts about aspects of Timor-Leste. The main purpose is for my son to see what I am doing and, in particular, to show him some of the underwater beauty of Timor-Leste. I am not a professional photographer. Far from it. I am a novice with my Canon SD1200 IS point-and-shoot digital camera with Ikelite AF35 Single Strobe. I also use an Inon 165mm macro lens. There are many limitations to this but my aim is to take the best photos I can with this set up (mainly because I don't have the $$ to buy the expensive kit that DSLRs require). One of the main limitations is the depth of field which, with the canon macro setting, is incredibly shallow. But I am still working on these things. Of course, if anyone has some suggestions on my photos and photography, I am happy to hear from you.

I hope you enjoy my blog, Raeph!

Nemabrotha Kubaryana (or the "Christmas Tree Nudi") at Secret Garden east of Dili on Saturday 28 August

Another cool "nudi" spotted by Wayne Lovell of Free Flow